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joe barton of texas. mr. barton: i thank the distinguished gentleman from nebraska, would ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. barton: thank you. mr. speaker, we are here today to discuss a project that's of utmost importance to the american people. as the gentleman from nebraska just mentioned it's called the keystone x.l. pipeline. it is a proposal to extend an existing pipeline that starts in canada, comes down through the midwestern parts of the united states into oklahoma. the proposal is to extend that pipeline to the gulf coast, to texas and louisiana. why is this important to every american? simply because we use lots of energy in america and we do not produce as much as we use. so we have to import some of the energy. a lot of the energy we use comes from oil. and the keystone pipeline, if built, would bring crude oil that starts up in canada down through the midwest to the gulf coast where we have about 50% of united states refining c
joe barton of texas. mr. barton: i thank the distinguished gentleman from nebraska, would ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. barton: thank you. mr. speaker, we are here today to discuss a project that's of utmost importance to the american people. as the gentleman from nebraska just mentioned it's called the keystone x.l. pipeline. it is a proposal to extend an existing pipeline that starts in canada, comes down through the...
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bush and people in texas say don't mess with texas. the evangelical right here has the same attitude -- don't mess with israel. that has a huge foreign policy effects in the political marketplace. we might disagree whether it should, but in fact is and does. thank you for your call. this is michael. good morning. what's on your mind? >> i was listening to ron paul earlier when he said he did not accept the retirement package. i wanted to ask him if he ever thought of asking the senators to make three times the average salary if they should be paying for their own health care, their own insurance for their cars, their own gas like the average person does instead of what their $175,000 a year. we have to pay for all of these things for them. when you save pennies, it runs into dollars. >> i will leave that as a rhetorical question well stated. thank you. this is taught. good morning. >> our you doing? >> i'm great. thank you for calling. >> that like to say to everyone in iowa, if you're not thinking of voting for ron paul, you get a sec
bush and people in texas say don't mess with texas. the evangelical right here has the same attitude -- don't mess with israel. that has a huge foreign policy effects in the political marketplace. we might disagree whether it should, but in fact is and does. thank you for your call. this is michael. good morning. what's on your mind? >> i was listening to ron paul earlier when he said he did not accept the retirement package. i wanted to ask him if he ever thought of asking the senators...
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jackson lee of texas. the chair: pursuant to house resolution 477, the gentlelady from texas, miss jackson, and a member opposed -- ms. jackson lee, and a member opposed, each will control five minutes. the chair recognizes the gentlelady from texas. ms. jackson lee: i thank the chairman very much. i wish today was spent really dealing with job creation rather than diminishing the social safety net for the american people. something that we fought long and hard for. but let me give you some good news. the unemployment has dropped to eight point, approximately 9% i believe, or a little less. it means the country's economy is going in the right direction. and the time that we are spending on the floor on these bills are job killers. we'd much rather have spent our time passing the american jobs act, putting money and investment in infrastructure, rehiring firefighters, teachers, and law enforcement officers. and certainly we don't need to jeopardize this little baby's future with the opportunity for making s
jackson lee of texas. the chair: pursuant to house resolution 477, the gentlelady from texas, miss jackson, and a member opposed -- ms. jackson lee, and a member opposed, each will control five minutes. the chair recognizes the gentlelady from texas. ms. jackson lee: i thank the chairman very much. i wish today was spent really dealing with job creation rather than diminishing the social safety net for the american people. something that we fought long and hard for. but let me give you some...
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jackson lee of texas. the chair: a recorded vote has been requested. a sufficient number having arisen, a recorded vote is ordered. members will record their votes by electronic device. this is a two-minute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc., in cooperation with the united states house of representatives. any use of the closed-captioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u.s. house of representatives.] the chair: the yeas are 172 and the nays are 250. the amendment is not adopted. the unfinished business is the request for a recorded vote on amendment number 6 printed in part a of house report 112-296 by the gentleman from jea, mr. johnson, on which further proceedings were postponed and the nays prevailed by a voice vote. the clerk: amendment number 6 printed in part a of house report 112-296 offered by mr. johnson of georgia. the chair: a recorded has been requested. those in support of a recorded vote will rise and be counted. a sufficient numb
jackson lee of texas. the chair: a recorded vote has been requested. a sufficient number having arisen, a recorded vote is ordered. members will record their votes by electronic device. this is a two-minute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc., in cooperation with the united states house of representatives. any use of the closed-captioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u.s. house of...
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for what purpose does the gentleman from texas rise? mr. poe: i ask permission to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. poe: mr. speaker, some americans worry about big labor. others worry about big business. but what really scares most americans is the massive federal government snooping around, meddling and controlling every aspect of people's lives. according to a gallup poll released this week, the overwhelming majority, 64% of those surveyed, think that big government will be the biggest threat to the country in the future. it's worth noting about half of those people who participated were democrats that agreed that big government is the problem. no surprise. when i meet with my neighbors in southeast texas their message for the federal government is clear. back off. stop saddling expensive job-killing and unnecessary regulations to businesses. the mere phrase, i'm from the federal government and i'm here to help you, brings fear and trendation into
for what purpose does the gentleman from texas rise? mr. poe: i ask permission to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. poe: mr. speaker, some americans worry about big labor. others worry about big business. but what really scares most americans is the massive federal government snooping around, meddling and controlling every aspect of people's lives. according to a gallup poll released this week, the...
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i believe they are going to texas. but we have seen this story over and over again whether it be taking jobs to wisconsin, whether it's taking jobs to indiana, i believe this speaks volumes about the economic situation not only in illinois but in our nation. and the policies that i believe that this bod i -- body must put in place in order to empower small business owners, job creators all across the land to be able to have confidence, invest in their business, and grow jobs. you see the difference in the state of illinois is that we raised in illinois taxes on businesses over 45% this last year. they put enormous pressures on small businesses throughout the state and i would argue all job creators throughout the state. what's even worse, mr. speaker, is that those companies that have more employees, a little bit higher cloud, have been able to rattle the saber and call the governor and say we are going to pick up and leave the state of illinois and take jobs elsewhere. while we want to make sure we keep the jobs in il
i believe they are going to texas. but we have seen this story over and over again whether it be taking jobs to wisconsin, whether it's taking jobs to indiana, i believe this speaks volumes about the economic situation not only in illinois but in our nation. and the policies that i believe that this bod i -- body must put in place in order to empower small business owners, job creators all across the land to be able to have confidence, invest in their business, and grow jobs. you see the...
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the -- for what purpose buzz the gentleman from texas rise? >> to address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection thembing gentleman from texas is recognized. >> we've had an awful lot of conversations this afternoon that twists on the idea that the 100 members of the senate are so much smarter and so much more intelligent than the 435 members of the house of representatives. our colleagues on the other side would ask us to accede to whatever the senate does. as ludicrous as it is a two-month extension is nonsense. everyone in this chamber knows that. mr. mr. conaway: yet speaker after speaker says, we need to accede to the wisdom of the senate. the wisdom of the senate is represented by a two-month extension that's not paid for. no, ma'am, i won't. it's not paid for by anything that mabeses the remotement after seps. appoint your conferees, have them apoint their conferees, mr. speaker, and we can take this to the american people and all this doom an gloom being spouted here goes a
the -- for what purpose buzz the gentleman from texas rise? >> to address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection thembing gentleman from texas is recognized. >> we've had an awful lot of conversations this afternoon that twists on the idea that the 100 members of the senate are so much smarter and so much more intelligent than the 435 members of the house of representatives. our colleagues on the other side would ask us...
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states like louisiana, alabama, and texas, which have greatly reduced incarcerated children by 50% have not experienced a rise in youth crime. the sad irony is that as many as 3/4 of the young people incarcerated in these often brutal facilities have themselves often been victims of trauma and violence in their own lives. they are more likely, rather than less likely, to commit violent acts. you would be hard pressed if you tried to design and less effective response to a child's exposure to violence. locking them up in an overcrowded, depressing, frightening condition with other children, who have similar problems, and have little to no privacy, then they should provide a decent education rather than neglect to address the trauma and family issues that contribute to this behavior. releasing him or her to the streets, with little hope for the future of promise or possibility. this is not a recipe for success. the report was published one month ago, no place for kids -- it provides considerable detail on the flaws of these systems and recommends replacing them with evidence test based --
states like louisiana, alabama, and texas, which have greatly reduced incarcerated children by 50% have not experienced a rise in youth crime. the sad irony is that as many as 3/4 of the young people incarcerated in these often brutal facilities have themselves often been victims of trauma and violence in their own lives. they are more likely, rather than less likely, to commit violent acts. you would be hard pressed if you tried to design and less effective response to a child's exposure to...
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. -- texas first lady, mrs. anita perry. both she and her husband, 2012 gop presidential candidate rick perry are concerned about the loss of benefits for veterans and military personnel. as a nurse, she is a passion for caring for others and especially our veterans deserve our utmost care which they earned through their service and sacrifice given in the name of freedom. following are comments, she will open the floor to questions regarding a her work and her husband's candidacy. i would like to present mrs. anita perry. [applause] >> thank you. you all are so kind. thank you so very much for coming out today. i know this is a busy, busy week and people have things going on. we have lots to do so i really appreciated. thank you so much. thank you, beth. great to be here in had some. it is a beautiful day. i am rubbing my hands together. that is just a little -- i do not know. colder than i'm used to. [no audio] my dad was a 9-38 pilot in guam. it did not talk much about his military service. [audio issues] i think his plan
. -- texas first lady, mrs. anita perry. both she and her husband, 2012 gop presidential candidate rick perry are concerned about the loss of benefits for veterans and military personnel. as a nurse, she is a passion for caring for others and especially our veterans deserve our utmost care which they earned through their service and sacrifice given in the name of freedom. following are comments, she will open the floor to questions regarding a her work and her husband's candidacy. i would like...
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now texas had their district for now by the courts. texas is a majority-minority states. texas legislature chose to make it a little bit more anglo and that did not work with the courts, predictably. we'll see how that comes out. i have a very strong feeling on this. i am often asked -- you complain about the system and everybody complains about the system. our political system is broken. everybody complains. if there is one thing you would change, only one thing that you could change, what would it be? i said that's easy, redistricting. diskette to more competitive districts. i used to have a winning district. you are exactly right and not sure the country will be much better off with the polarization. that is what the people decide. alternately, you have to let the people in a bipartisan, would do more to help beals of our political system. >> maybe you can take one aspect of that point. are there any places where we might see another mid-decade redistricting like texas to open the door or redistricting less significantly, where do see possibilities for that. ? >> you a
now texas had their district for now by the courts. texas is a majority-minority states. texas legislature chose to make it a little bit more anglo and that did not work with the courts, predictably. we'll see how that comes out. i have a very strong feeling on this. i am often asked -- you complain about the system and everybody complains about the system. our political system is broken. everybody complains. if there is one thing you would change, only one thing that you could change, what...
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the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from texas rise? mr. poe: i ask permission to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. poe: madam speaker, a pakistani woman in an arranged marriage was constantly raped and abused by her husband. he accused her of becoming a doctor only to attract men. he blamente her for the miscarriage -- he blamed her for the miscarriage that she had. she was angry when she gave birth to two girls rather than two boys and he was abuser of the girls and his wife. her and her daughters were able to escape to the united states to find safety. she will not go back to pakistan because her former husband's family say they will kill her. violence against women unfortunately is too common of a plight for women throughout the world. my grandmother used to tell me that you never hurt somebody you claim to love. as the leader of the free world, it's critical that the united states promotes the simple truth throughout this country and other countries. every person has the right to a life f
the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from texas rise? mr. poe: i ask permission to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. poe: madam speaker, a pakistani woman in an arranged marriage was constantly raped and abused by her husband. he accused her of becoming a doctor only to attract men. he blamente her for the miscarriage -- he blamed her for the miscarriage that she had. she was angry when she gave birth to two girls rather...